Extensions

The Extensions tab is used to display information about the modules and extensions loaded by ArcPad.

To turn extensions on or off, check or uncheck the box next to the extension you wish to turn on or off, and restart ArcPad.

Extensions tab of Advanced Settings dialog box

Name

Displays the module or extension name.

This is a display-only field.

Company

Displays the name of the company that developed the module or extension.

This is a display-only field.

Version

Displays the version number of the module or extension.

This is a display-only field.

Code

Displays the APEx code for the extension or module. Scripts can interact directly with a module or extension by using the APEx code. Developers of modules and extensions need to ensure that they use a unique APEx code for their module or extension.

This is a display-only field.

Properties

Tap the Properties button to display additional information about the module or extension, including the build date and copyright information.

TipTip:

Disabling modules or extensions that you do not use can conserve device memory. This is particularly useful when running ArcPad on a Windows Mobile device.

In ArcPad 8 onwards, some of the less-used extensions are turned off by default on Windows Mobile only. These extensions are:

  • BMP
  • CADRG
  • Earthmate
  • GIF
  • Laser Rangefinder (all of them)
  • MrSID
  • PLGR
  • PNG
  • TSIP

To turn these extensions on (or turn any other extensions off) check (or uncheck) the box next to the extension you wish to turn on or off, and restart ArcPad.


2/6/2013